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I’m DC RAINMAKER…
I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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Think my written reviews are deep? You should check out my videos. I take things to a whole new level of interactive depth!
Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
- Do you have a privacy policy posted?
- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
- Are you willing to review or test beta products?
- Which trainer should I buy?
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- I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing?
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In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
Read My Sports Gadget Recommendations.
Here’s my most recent GPS watch guide here, and cycling GPS computers here. Plus there are smart trainers here, all in these guides cover almost every category of sports gadgets out there. Looking for the equipment I use day-to-day? I also just put together my complete ‘Gear I Use’ equipment list, from swim to bike to run and everything in between (plus a few extra things). And to compliment that, here’s The Girl’s (my wife’s) list. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
Have some fun in the travel section.
I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Here’s a bunch of random trip reports and daily trip-logs that I’ve put together and posted. I’ve sorted it all by world geography, in an attempt to make it easy to figure out where I’ve been.
My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
The most common question I receive outside of the “what’s the best GPS watch for me” variant, are photography-esq based. So in efforts to combat the amount of emails I need to sort through on a daily basis, I’ve complied this “My Photography Gear” post for your curious minds (including drones & action cams!)! It’s a nice break from the day-to-day sports-tech talk, and I hope you get something out of it!
The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
Many readers stumble into my website in search of information on the latest and greatest sports tech products. But at the end of the day, you might just be wondering “What does Ray use when not testing new products?”. So here is the most up to date list of products I like and fit the bill for me and my training needs best! DC Rainmaker 2023 swim, bike, run, and general gear list. But wait, are you a female and feel like these things might not apply to you? If that’s the case (but certainly not saying my choices aren’t good for women), and you just want to see a different gear junkies “picks”, check out The Girl’s Gear Guide too.
I hope I win.
Yes, thank you!
Yes, thank you!
I am training for my first half-marathon and this would be amazing!!
I hope I win.
Oh, yes please!!!
Count me in! Thanks Ray.
Thanks for the in depth reviews…
I’ll take it!
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right on…
awesome giveaway! Thanks
Would love to have one of these!
This would be a great tool to help me in my weight loss journey!
yes, yes, please I want this soo bad.
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Thank you!!!
This would be great for my first IM in November.
Sign me up I could use a 910.
Thanks,
John the lowman
Cheers! definitely have been eyeing this one!
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Count me in
I’m in for it!
:-)
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Hope to win this!
Greetings from Spain :)
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Put my name in the hat please
Thanks for all of your efforts with this site.
Jurgen
It’s for me!
I would love that!
Pretty please
I w,t it bad
Garmin 910 a Dream come True.
I want it
um.. yep.
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Lucky number 1520.
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Watch me please.
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Hey Hey
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Yes please
Jurgen
I want one!
Yes please!!!
I’d love this!
would love it for my open water swims and upcoming bike competition!
Cheers, Malene D.
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Yes please!
Im pushing my luck with this one…
for all my triathlon aspirations…
Thankyou Ray
Yes please
Thanks for these giveaways
pretty please…
Thanks!
love it
Wow. This would be fantastic.
Cheers from Bristol, UK
Dave
Pick me, pick me! :-)
Yes, please!
have a great day!
Thank you, would love it! Gogomama.
Craig Huggart says “count me in”!
Me, me, me…
I would to upgrade from my 305. Thank you!
Would be great ,
Your are doing an exclent job…
Keep going
Marc Steingrand
Colombia
Randomly pick me please!
Thanks! I would love it! Gogomama.
If I win, I’ll start racing triathlons! =P
Oh, please, oh, please!
Yep, this would be good.
Yes I’m in!
Please please please pick me
Hello there.
Enter me please!
Count me in :D
I could use one of those!
Thanks Ray for all your work over the past few years!
Awesome site, thanks for all of the great reviews!
Me want please
Whaddup
this is my favourite sport smart-watch, is THE WATCH! i want it!!! Grettings Ray!
Would love one.
Love your blog!
Need to update from my old Forerunner 110. Choose me, please :)
This is awesome, I’m keeping my fingers crossed……
Do want to be in this contest!
I read your blog every day, fantastic work. I’d like a shot.
Count me in!
Thanks DCR! Very cool.
Tried entering and my network kept dropping. I hope this isn’t a double entry… Anyway, this is awesome!
Running nude wearing only the 910xt? Mmm… not sure, but…
I’m in
i don’t really need this watch, BUT, can’t say no to Garmin products
My buddy’s 910 got stolen from T1 at the Kansas 70.3 last week. Hopefully I can win this one for him so he has something to use while training for Vegas.
I’d love one.